The event, held on Feb. 22, is one of the college's "signature" events, attracting some of Oregon's biggest art patrons. Fittingly, the event was held at The Nines Hotel, as it usually is.

The auction house Bonhams was in charge of the formal event. Works by international and local artists as well as special gift packages -- dinner and a tour of art patron and print collector Jordan Schnitzer’s private collection -- were up for bidding.